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Ria Ivor, Bane of Bladehold
Price tag $0.27

Legendary CreaturePhyrexian Knight

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Orzhov

How it feels to play against

Mildly Annoying Some frustrating moments but still fun.

Popularity

Ranking

#1223 Current Rank
#1266 Last Week
#1179 Last Month

Videos

Commander gameplay videos featuring Ria Ivor, Bane of Bladehold.

New Cards

Fresh cards from recent sets that players are experimenting with in Ria Ivor, Bane of Bladehold decks.

Rabid Attack Rabid Attack
+4% Synergy $0.17
Erode Erode
+1% Synergy $5.61
Emeritus of Woe Emeritus of Woe
-3% Synergy $24.29
Eclipsed Steppe Eclipsed Steppe
-11% Synergy $2.89
Turbulent Moor Turbulent Moor
-14% Synergy $6.47

High Synergy Cards

Cards that work exceptionally well with Ria Ivor, Bane of Bladehold's abilities and overall game plan.

Skrelv, Defector Mite Skrelv, Defector Mite
+64% Synergy $2.77
Skrelv's Hive Skrelv's Hive
+62% Synergy $2.22
White Sun's Twilight White Sun's Twilight
+56% Synergy $1.89
Infectious Inquiry Infectious Inquiry
+52% Synergy $0.35
Mite Overseer Mite Overseer
+49% Synergy $0.37
Grafted Butcher Grafted Butcher
+44% Synergy $0.23
Cranial Plating Cranial Plating
+43% Synergy $0.41
Vraska's Fall Vraska's Fall
+43% Synergy $0.35
Crawling Chorus Crawling Chorus
+43% Synergy $0.20
Charge of the Mites Charge of the Mites
+40% Synergy $0.16

Top Cards

The most popular and reliable cards that form the backbone of successful Ria Ivor, Bane of Bladehold decks.

Mondrak, Glory Dominus Mondrak, Glory Dominus
+39% Synergy $40.19
Infested Fleshcutter Infested Fleshcutter
+38% Synergy $0.15
Drown in Ichor Drown in Ichor
+37% Synergy $0.99
Blightbelly Rat Blightbelly Rat
+37% Synergy $0.37
Skullclamp Skullclamp
+28% Synergy $5.71
Elas il-Kor, Sadistic Pilgrim Elas il-Kor, Sadistic Pilgrim
+24% Synergy $2.27
Swiftfoot Boots Swiftfoot Boots
+13% Synergy $1.92
Phyrexian Arena Phyrexian Arena
+10% Synergy $3.44
Swords to Plowshares Swords to Plowshares
-6% Synergy $0.93
Path to Exile Path to Exile
-6% Synergy $0.90

Game Changers

Powerful cards that can single-handedly turn the tide of a game when resolved.

Enlightened Tutor Enlightened Tutor
-3% Synergy $35.48
Teferi's Protection Teferi's Protection
-4% Synergy $54.73
Demonic Tutor Demonic Tutor
-6% Synergy $68.04
Farewell Farewell
-6% Synergy $6.47
Vampiric Tutor Vampiric Tutor
-6% Synergy $64.85
Smothering Tithe Smothering Tithe
-9% Synergy $57.08

Creatures

Essential creatures that complement Ria Ivor, Bane of Bladehold's strategy through synergy, utility, or raw power.

Myr Convert Myr Convert
+33% Synergy $0.27
Brimaz, Blight of Oreskos Brimaz, Blight of Oreskos
+33% Synergy $0.46
Phyrexian Censor Phyrexian Censor
+32% Synergy $0.34
Basilica Shepherd Basilica Shepherd
+31% Synergy $0.22
Pestilent Syphoner Pestilent Syphoner
+30% Synergy $0.07
Metastatic Evangel Metastatic Evangel
+28% Synergy $0.43
Bilious Skulldweller Bilious Skulldweller
+28% Synergy $0.32
Phyrexian Vindicator Phyrexian Vindicator
+27% Synergy $5.40
Elesh Norn The Argent Etchings Elesh Norn
+26% Synergy $7.01
Losheel, Clockwork Scholar Losheel, Clockwork Scholar
+25% Synergy $2.58
Corpse Knight Corpse Knight
+24% Synergy $1.11
Norn's Choirmaster Norn's Choirmaster
+24% Synergy $16.83
Mirkwood Bats Mirkwood Bats
+23% Synergy $0.78
Phyrexian Obliterator Phyrexian Obliterator
+22% Synergy $8.71
Jawbone Duelist Jawbone Duelist
+22% Synergy $0.25
Stinging Hivemaster Stinging Hivemaster
+22% Synergy $0.15
Flensing Raptor Flensing Raptor
+22% Synergy $0.20
Annex Sentry Annex Sentry
+21% Synergy $0.27
Mentor of the Meek Mentor of the Meek
+20% Synergy $0.29
MacCready, Lamplight Mayor MacCready, Lamplight Mayor
+20% Synergy $6.38
Starry-Eyed Skyrider Starry-Eyed Skyrider
+20% Synergy $0.24
Elesh Norn, Grand Cenobite Elesh Norn, Grand Cenobite
+19% Synergy $19.74
Indoctrination Attendant Indoctrination Attendant
+18% Synergy $0.17
Aron, Benalia's Ruin Aron, Benalia's Ruin
+17% Synergy $0.06
Essence of Orthodoxy Essence of Orthodoxy
+16% Synergy $0.38
Filigree Vector Filigree Vector
+16% Synergy $12.51
Suture Priest Suture Priest
+15% Synergy $6.24
Rumor Gatherer Rumor Gatherer
+15% Synergy $0.52
Duelist of Deep Faith Duelist of Deep Faith
+15% Synergy $0.06
Sheoldred's Headcleaver Sheoldred's Headcleaver
+15% Synergy $0.16
Welcoming Vampire Welcoming Vampire
+14% Synergy $1.97
Thalisse, Reverent Medium Thalisse, Reverent Medium
+14% Synergy $0.22
Ojer Taq, Deepest Foundation Temple of Civilization Ojer Taq, Deepest Foundation
+14% Synergy $28.35
Gulping Scraptrap Gulping Scraptrap
+14% Synergy $0.12
Wispdrinker Vampire Wispdrinker Vampire
+13% Synergy $0.22
Bloated Processor Bloated Processor
+13% Synergy $0.21
Chittering Skitterling Chittering Skitterling
+13% Synergy $0.11
Plague Myr Plague Myr
+12% Synergy $1.85
Yawgmoth, Thran Physician Yawgmoth, Thran Physician
+10% Synergy $38.24
Commissar Severina Raine Commissar Severina Raine
+10% Synergy $18.41
Adeline, Resplendent Cathar Adeline, Resplendent Cathar
+9% Synergy $2.68
Teysa Karlov Teysa Karlov
+5% Synergy $2.31
Mother of Runes Mother of Runes
+3% Synergy $14.05
Kambal, Profiteering Mayor Kambal, Profiteering Mayor
+2% Synergy $5.50
Braids, Arisen Nightmare Braids, Arisen Nightmare
+2% Synergy $2.72
Zulaport Cutthroat Zulaport Cutthroat
0% Synergy $0.73
Cruel Celebrant Cruel Celebrant
-2% Synergy $0.58
Bartolomé del Presidio Bartolomé del Presidio
-2% Synergy $0.32
Viscera Seer Viscera Seer
-6% Synergy $0.34
Blood Artist Blood Artist
-13% Synergy $1.47

Instants

Key instant-speed responses for protection, removal, and keeping Ria Ivor, Bane of Bladehold safe.

Whisper of the Dross Whisper of the Dross
+22% Synergy $0.37
Corrupted Conviction Corrupted Conviction
+16% Synergy $0.33
Anoint with Affliction Anoint with Affliction
+16% Synergy $0.25
Compleat Devotion Compleat Devotion
+13% Synergy $0.17
Offer Immortality Offer Immortality
+12% Synergy $0.23
Plumb the Forbidden Plumb the Forbidden
+11% Synergy $0.32
Village Rites Village Rites
+9% Synergy $0.82
Sheoldred's Edict Sheoldred's Edict
+9% Synergy $1.56
Plated Onslaught Plated Onslaught
+9% Synergy $0.10
Dispatch Dispatch
+7% Synergy $0.38
Akroma's Will Akroma's Will
+6% Synergy $18.52
Black Sun's Twilight Black Sun's Twilight
+6% Synergy $0.38
Deadly Dispute Deadly Dispute
+5% Synergy $0.35
Unbreakable Formation Unbreakable Formation
+5% Synergy $1.29
Rootborn Defenses Rootborn Defenses
+5% Synergy $0.21
Tainted Strike Tainted Strike
+5% Synergy $3.52
Harsh Sustenance Harsh Sustenance
+5% Synergy $0.07
Duty Beyond Death Duty Beyond Death
+4% Synergy $0.34
Excise the Imperfect Excise the Imperfect
+4% Synergy $0.46
Kabira Takedown Kabira Plateau Kabira Takedown
+4% Synergy $0.27
Flawless Maneuver Flawless Maneuver
+3% Synergy $21.19
Sejiri Shelter Sejiri Glacier Sejiri Shelter
+3% Synergy $1.54
Clever Concealment Clever Concealment
+3% Synergy $7.15
Generous Gift Generous Gift
+1% Synergy $1.42
Despark Despark
0% Synergy $0.33
Mortify Mortify
-1% Synergy $0.19
Fracture Fracture
-3% Synergy $0.32
Utter End Utter End
-4% Synergy $0.28
Malakir Rebirth Malakir Mire Malakir Rebirth
-4% Synergy $14.13
Stroke of Midnight Stroke of Midnight
-5% Synergy $0.32
Dark Ritual Dark Ritual
-6% Synergy $6.64
Fell the Profane Fell Mire Fell the Profane
-6% Synergy $3.17
Inkshield Inkshield
-8% Synergy $4.68
Anguished Unmaking Anguished Unmaking
-13% Synergy $0.76

Sorceries

Important sorcery spells that advance Ria Ivor, Bane of Bladehold's game plan and control the board.

Phyresis Outbreak Phyresis Outbreak
+30% Synergy $14.43
Vat Emergence Vat Emergence
+20% Synergy $0.32
Hour of Reckoning Hour of Reckoning
+17% Synergy $0.30
Feed the Infection Feed the Infection
+15% Synergy $0.15
Phyrexian Rebirth Phyrexian Rebirth
+11% Synergy $0.30
Sunfall Sunfall
+9% Synergy $0.66
Annihilating Glare Annihilating Glare
+9% Synergy $0.20
Geth's Summons Geth's Summons
+9% Synergy $0.50
Monumental Corruption Monumental Corruption
+6% Synergy $0.31
Winnowing Winnowing
+4% Synergy $0.40
Rite of Oblivion Rite of Oblivion
+3% Synergy $0.36
Night's Whisper Night's Whisper
0% Synergy $0.28
Feed the Swarm Feed the Swarm
0% Synergy $0.38
Diabolic Intent Diabolic Intent
-1% Synergy $16.12
Read the Bones Read the Bones
-1% Synergy $0.27
Victimize Victimize
-2% Synergy $1.27
Vindicate Vindicate
-3% Synergy $0.91
Sign in Blood Sign in Blood
-6% Synergy $2.79
Austere Command Austere Command
-9% Synergy $0.59
Damn Damn
-10% Synergy $2.50
Toxic Deluge Toxic Deluge
-12% Synergy $4.63

Utility Artifacts

Versatile artifacts that provide ongoing value, card selection, or strategic advantages.

Nettlecyst Nettlecyst
+28% Synergy $3.20
Norn's Wellspring Norn's Wellspring
+26% Synergy $0.31
Throne of Geth Throne of Geth
+24% Synergy $1.27
Vat of Rebirth Vat of Rebirth
+16% Synergy $0.29
Idol of Oblivion Idol of Oblivion
+15% Synergy $0.84
Trailblazer's Boots Trailblazer's Boots
+15% Synergy $3.26
Eldrazi Monument Eldrazi Monument
+13% Synergy $6.90
Prosthetic Injector Prosthetic Injector
+10% Synergy $0.11
Whispersilk Cloak Whispersilk Cloak
+8% Synergy $3.94
Norn's Annex Norn's Annex
+8% Synergy $6.04
Prowler's Helm Prowler's Helm
+8% Synergy $0.56
Mace of the Valiant Mace of the Valiant
+8% Synergy $0.24
Contagion Clasp Contagion Clasp
+7% Synergy $0.35
Argent Dais Argent Dais
+6% Synergy $0.15
Basilica Skullbomb Basilica Skullbomb
+6% Synergy $0.11
Ashnod's Altar Ashnod's Altar
+5% Synergy $14.97
Inspiring Statuary Inspiring Statuary
+5% Synergy $0.36
Banner of Kinship Banner of Kinship
+5% Synergy $5.71
Contagion Engine Contagion Engine
+5% Synergy $17.44
Sigil of Valor Sigil of Valor
+5% Synergy $0.18
Brotherhood Regalia Brotherhood Regalia
+4% Synergy $7.63
Key to the City Key to the City
+3% Synergy $1.16
Blackblade Reforged Blackblade Reforged
+3% Synergy $3.17
Wayfarer's Bauble Wayfarer's Bauble
+2% Synergy $0.32
Phyrexian Altar Phyrexian Altar
+1% Synergy $54.80
Lightning Greaves Lightning Greaves
-2% Synergy $3.43

Enchantments

Powerful enchantments that support Ria Ivor, Bane of Bladehold's strategy and create lasting battlefield effects.

Norn's Decree Norn's Decree
+32% Synergy $9.18
Necrogen Communion Necrogen Communion
+26% Synergy $0.30
Behind the Scenes Behind the Scenes
+23% Synergy $0.29
Cultist of the Absolute Cultist of the Absolute
+19% Synergy $0.35
Anointed Procession Anointed Procession
+17% Synergy $56.94
Fallen Ideal Fallen Ideal
+15% Synergy $0.22
Feast of the Victorious Dead Feast of the Victorious Dead
+12% Synergy $0.15
Intangible Virtue Intangible Virtue
+12% Synergy $0.37
Phyrexian Awakening Phyrexian Awakening
+10% Synergy $0.26
Sculpted Perfection Sculpted Perfection
+10% Synergy $0.17
Renewed Solidarity Renewed Solidarity
+9% Synergy $7.19
Cathars' Crusade Cathars' Crusade
+8% Synergy $8.36
Cover of Darkness Cover of Darkness
+8% Synergy $16.69
Zealot's Conviction Zealot's Conviction
+8% Synergy $0.09
Etchings of the Chosen Etchings of the Chosen
+7% Synergy $0.36
Caretaker's Talent Caretaker's Talent
+7% Synergy $8.70
Phyrexian Scriptures Phyrexian Scriptures
+7% Synergy $0.82
All That Glitters All That Glitters
+6% Synergy $0.57
Ossification Ossification
+6% Synergy $0.24
Inspiring Leader Inspiring Leader
+6% Synergy $0.37
Planar Disruption Planar Disruption
+5% Synergy $0.24
Tocasia's Welcome Tocasia's Welcome
+4% Synergy $0.78
Glasswing Grace Age-Graced Chapel Glasswing Grace
+2% Synergy $0.33
Duelist's Heritage Duelist's Heritage
+1% Synergy $7.84
Grave Pact Grave Pact
-2% Synergy $29.84
Vampiric Rites Vampiric Rites
-2% Synergy $0.18
Bastion of Remembrance Bastion of Remembrance
-4% Synergy $0.23
Ghostly Prison Ghostly Prison
-4% Synergy $3.46
The Meathook Massacre The Meathook Massacre
-5% Synergy $25.45
Blind Obedience Blind Obedience
-12% Synergy $4.85
Black Market Connections Black Market Connections
-15% Synergy $17.76

Planeswalkers

Planeswalkers that work alongside Ria Ivor, Bane of Bladehold to provide ongoing value and board presence.

Vraska, Betrayal's Sting Vraska, Betrayal's Sting
+27% Synergy $0.88
Kaya, Geist Hunter Kaya, Geist Hunter
+12% Synergy $0.33
Elspeth, Storm Slayer Elspeth, Storm Slayer
+8% Synergy $40.81

Utility Lands

Non-basic lands that offer additional utility beyond just mana production.

Rogue's Passage Rogue's Passage
+33% Synergy $0.31
Karn's Bastion Karn's Bastion
+31% Synergy $2.00
The Fair Basilica The Fair Basilica
+13% Synergy $0.25
The Dross Pits The Dross Pits
+11% Synergy $0.22
Shizo, Death's Storehouse Shizo, Death's Storehouse
+8% Synergy $30.44
Access Tunnel Access Tunnel
+8% Synergy $0.41
Minas Morgul, Dark Fortress Minas Morgul, Dark Fortress
+7% Synergy $17.63
Vault of the Archangel Vault of the Archangel
+6% Synergy $0.51
The Black Gate The Black Gate
+6% Synergy $7.00
Inkmoth Nexus Inkmoth Nexus
+6% Synergy $12.20
Windbrisk Heights Windbrisk Heights
+4% Synergy $0.27
Three Tree City Three Tree City
+4% Synergy $24.79
Phyrexian Tower Phyrexian Tower
+1% Synergy $23.57
Westvale Abbey Ormendahl, Profane Prince Westvale Abbey
+1% Synergy $4.01
Temple of the False God Temple of the False God
0% Synergy $0.40
Minas Tirith Minas Tirith
0% Synergy $6.34
Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire
-3% Synergy $5.38
Cabal Coffers Cabal Coffers
-6% Synergy $30.06
Reliquary Tower Reliquary Tower
-8% Synergy $2.49
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
-8% Synergy $58.79
Bojuka Bog Bojuka Bog
-11% Synergy $0.52

Mana Artifacts

Artifacts focused on mana acceleration and color fixing for consistent gameplay.

Glistening Sphere Glistening Sphere
+26% Synergy $14.19
Phyrexian Atlas Phyrexian Atlas
+21% Synergy $0.21
Staff of Compleation Staff of Compleation
+12% Synergy $4.99
Mind Stone Mind Stone
+4% Synergy $0.34
Patchwork Banner Patchwork Banner
+4% Synergy $1.94
Everflowing Chalice Everflowing Chalice
+3% Synergy $0.39
Commander's Sphere Commander's Sphere
+1% Synergy $0.34
Charcoal Diamond Charcoal Diamond
+1% Synergy $0.33
Marble Diamond Marble Diamond
+1% Synergy $0.26
Fellwar Stone Fellwar Stone
0% Synergy $0.63
Sol Ring Sol Ring
-2% Synergy $1.19
Thought Vessel Thought Vessel
-2% Synergy $2.92
Arcane Signet Arcane Signet
-3% Synergy $0.39
Orzhov Signet Orzhov Signet
-4% Synergy $0.33
Talisman of Hierarchy Talisman of Hierarchy
-6% Synergy $0.47

Lands

The mana base foundation for Ria Ivor, Bane of Bladehold decks, ensuring smooth and reliable mana development.

Mirrex Mirrex
+36% Synergy $0.59
The Seedcore The Seedcore
+34% Synergy $0.34
Path of Ancestry Path of Ancestry
+8% Synergy $0.32
The Mycosynth Gardens The Mycosynth Gardens
+7% Synergy $0.31
Terramorphic Expanse Terramorphic Expanse
+6% Synergy $0.33
Goldmire Bridge Goldmire Bridge
+4% Synergy $1.23
Kabira Takedown Kabira Plateau Kabira Takedown
+4% Synergy $0.27
Exotic Orchard Exotic Orchard
+3% Synergy $0.29
Sejiri Shelter Sejiri Glacier Sejiri Shelter
+3% Synergy $1.54
Glasswing Grace Age-Graced Chapel Glasswing Grace
+2% Synergy $0.33
Forlorn Flats Forlorn Flats
+2% Synergy $0.26
Plains Plains
+1% Synergy $0.16
Swamp Swamp
+1% Synergy $0.13
Temple of Silence Temple of Silence
0% Synergy $0.32
Concealed Courtyard Concealed Courtyard
0% Synergy $1.22
Evolving Wilds Evolving Wilds
0% Synergy $0.23
Myriad Landscape Myriad Landscape
0% Synergy $0.28
Orzhov Guildgate Orzhov Guildgate
0% Synergy $0.14
Shineshadow Snarl Shineshadow Snarl
-1% Synergy $0.33
Scoured Barrens Scoured Barrens
-1% Synergy $0.18
Sunlit Marsh Sunlit Marsh
-2% Synergy $0.19
Malakir Rebirth Malakir Mire Malakir Rebirth
-4% Synergy $14.13
Command Tower Command Tower
-5% Synergy $0.26
Caves of Koilos Caves of Koilos
-5% Synergy $0.35
Tainted Field Tainted Field
-5% Synergy $0.26
Orzhov Basilica Orzhov Basilica
-5% Synergy $0.27
Desolate Mire Desolate Mire
-5% Synergy $0.29
Silent Clearing Silent Clearing
-6% Synergy $6.42
Fell the Profane Fell Mire Fell the Profane
-6% Synergy $3.17
Scrubland Scrubland
-6% Synergy
Brightclimb Pathway Grimclimb Pathway Brightclimb Pathway
-7% Synergy $4.75
Bleachbone Verge Bleachbone Verge
-7% Synergy $10.50
Fetid Heath Fetid Heath
-9% Synergy $0.31
Vault of Champions Vault of Champions
-11% Synergy $14.11
Shadowy Backstreet Shadowy Backstreet
-11% Synergy $11.77
Shattered Sanctum Shattered Sanctum
-12% Synergy $1.17
Marsh Flats Marsh Flats
-12% Synergy $29.07
Isolated Chapel Isolated Chapel
-13% Synergy $0.32
Godless Shrine Godless Shrine
-15% Synergy $9.87

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